Tag: Ambassador Bridge
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610 CKTB | The Art of the Shakedown: Trump’s “CORLEONE” PRESIDENCY
Host Gene Valaitis and Jon Liedtke discuss the “Corleone Presidency,” focusing on the $6.5 billion Gordie Howe Bridge being held hostage by private interests. They examine rising border fees, tech sector “vigs,” and how the White House uses “shakedown” tactics to bypass traditional governance, impacting the Windsor-Detroit economy.
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The Art of the Shakedown: Trump’s “CORLEONE” PRESIDENCY
Jon Liedtke exposes the “Corleone Presidency,” arguing the $6.5 billion Gordie Howe Bridge is being held hostage in a global shakedown. From 400% border fee hikes to tech sector “vigs,” Liedtke breaks down how the Windsor-Detroit corridor became a pay-to-play gauntlet and why Canada must finally punch back.
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A $6.5-Billion Middle Finger: Breaking Moroun’s Ambassador Bridge Monopoly
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is finished, but “Mr. Hockey” is being held hostage. Between billionaire backroom deals and protectionist shakedowns, our national sovereignty is under fire. It’s time to stop negotiating with a private dynasty, expropriate the Ambassador Bridge, and reclaim the $400-million-a-day “Windsor Wedge” for the public good.
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610 CKTB| The Hostage-Taking of Gordie Howe: How the Morouns & Trump Threaten Border Sovereignty
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is finished, but “Mr. Hockey” is being held hostage. Between billionaire backroom deals and protectionist shakedowns, our national sovereignty is under fire. It’s time to stop negotiating with a private dynasty, expropriate the Ambassador Bridge, and reclaim the $400-million-a-day “Windsor Wedge” for the public good.
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Trump’s ‘Parody’ Becomes a Racial Rorschach Test
From AI-generated racial tropes on Truth Social to the 25% tariffs strangling Windsor’s manufacturing heartland, the Trump administration is performing a masterclass in cinematic statecraft. It isn’t a glitch; it’s a feature. We’re witnessing a culture of curated cruelty where the “money-shot” matters more than the human cost.
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MP Masse demands Liberals hazardous materials be kept off bridge; discusses urban park status post-Liberal deal ending
Windsor West MP Masse calls for hazardous materials kept off Ambassador Bridge, & status of Ojibway National Urban Park post-end of NDP & Liberal deal.
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Leap Bridge
Jon, Frazier and Doug discuss the new vacant property tax in the context of the boarded-up homes on the west end, a story about the irrationality of people progressives disagree with, and one of the greatest instances of turd polishing in Windsor history, plus community benefits.
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ourWindsor.ca: Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group advancing border file
Windsor West MP Brian Masse recently returned from meetings with members of the U.S. Congress and Senate to discuss the issues surrounding the border and the new Windsor-Detroit international crossing.
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UWindsor Lance: Idle No More protests part of new generation of activism
A decentralized, grassroots and participant driven protest movement is gaining popularity worldwide
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ourWindsor.ca:
Exclusive interview with PC Leader Tim HudakPC Leader Tim Hudak spoke in Essex about reform welfare, Ontario taxation, “right to work” benefits, and what he sees as negative about the Ontario Liberal Party.
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ourWindsor.ca: Idle No More Targets Ambassador Bridge
While the Idle No More national day of action is in full swing across the country, roughly 1000 protestors descended upon Windsor to target the Ambassador Bridge to bring awareness to the movement.
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UWindsor Lance: Canadian enthusiasm towards the election
Canadian interest in the 2012 USA presidential was impressive, but Canucks should pay more attention to our politics than America’s.
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UWindsor Lance: Sink Your Teeth into Sandwich Town
Jon Liedtke dives into the history of Sandwich Town for the UWindsor Lance.